MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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